DUBLIN (Reuters) - Fruit distributor Fyffes (I:FFY) on Friday raised its full-year forecast for earnings per share by 20 percent, citing higher fruit prices and currency tailwinds.
The Irish firm, whose proposed merger with Chiquita Brands
"Management's goal of moving the business to a higher and more sustainable earnings base is playing out," said Davy analyst Declan Morrissey. "Fyffes remains undervalued on earnings and returns-based metrics."
Fyffes shares opened up 9 percent at 1.29 euros.